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Method in the Madness

Insights from My Career as an Insider-Outsider-Insider

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Method in the Madness

Written by: Parameswaran Iyer, Nikhil Sangha
Narrated by: Nikhil Sangha
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Parameswaran Iyer, former Secretary to the Government of India, is best known for leading the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship programme, which became the world's largest sanitation revolution.

But Iyer is not your typical bureaucrat. With a far-from-usual career combining two distinguished tenures in the government and an eventful stint outside it, he likes to describe himself as an uncommon 'Insider-Outsider-Insider'.

In Method in the Madness, he reflects on the unique path he chose - from cracking the IAS to becoming a globe-trotting World Bank technocrat, to playing the role of a coach to his professional tennis-playing children, to finally returning to India and implementing the SBM.

Written with humour and wisdom, this is an inspiring read full of key management insights, practical career advice, and valuable life lessons that will resonate with readers across age groups and professions.

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Excellent Read for one to know the working of GOI and IAS....as well as WB.

Excellent Read for one to know the working of GOI

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Must listen this audiobook to get insights of what is meant to have a varied career of Sir Parmeswaran Iyer. Loved it.

Outstanding...!!!

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Loved the flow of the book, the amazing story and the narration. Its full of inspiration and life lessons and good sneak-peak into the Government machinery

Very Motivating covering all aspects of life

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Great narration of one of the largest and successful public sanitation program ever globally. Real story from the leader of program.

Inspiring and leaves you with a sense of pride

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Paramewaran Iyer's "Method in Madness" presents a captivating portrayal of India's Swachh Yogi, chronicling the remarkable progress in a clear and engaging manner. It offers a valuable insight into PM Modi's vision for universal sanitation and water accessibility.

This book is a must-read for bureaucrats, policymakers, and executives involved in managing large-scale projects. On the other hand, the narrator Nikhil Sangha has done is a commendable job.

A saga of the world’s biggest sanitation programme profoundly executed - by an insider, outsider and insider. 

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